The Petrified Forest (1973) (1973)

Name: The Petrified Forest (1973)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1973
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Kenichi Hagiwara, Shima Iwashita, Takeshi Kusaka, Sayoko Ninomiya, Haruko Sugimura

1h 58m Japan

Crime Drama

Plot

A young medical student finds himself navigating complex emotional terrain as he engages in a risky romance with a childhood friend. Simultaneously, he grapples with his strained relationship with his mother, who is determined to mend their bond. The film delves into themes of love, betrayal, and reconciliation, highlighting the challenges of balancing personal desires with familial obligations. As he confronts the consequences of his choices, the student must ultimately decide what path to take in both his romantic life and his relationship with his mother.

Cast

Kenichi Hagiwara Shima Iwashita Takeshi Kusaka Sayoko Ninomiya Haruko Sugimura Akio Tanaka Masako Yagi Ippei Kawashima Torahiko Hamada Hiroshi Mizushima Masami Horiuchi ???? Kazuko Sakagami Shin Kishida Shin Tatsuoka